HNFL 2: Relentless PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seek Destroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Flipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Destroy
vs
Flipovic

190 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seek Destroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Flipovic!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroy throws a series of punches but Flipovic avoids them all with ease.
Flipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Destroy tries to clinch but Flipovic moves out of range.
Destroy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flipovic tries to avoid it but Destroy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flipovic to the ground. Flipovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Destroy shoots in and drives through. Flipovic sprawls well.
Destroy looks for a takedown but Flipovic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seek Destroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Flipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Seek Destroy has been cut.
Destroy throws a jab but it's blocked by Flipovic.
Destroy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flipovic misses with a head kick.
Destroy wants to clinch up but Flipovic keeps it at a distance.
Flipovic ducks under a wild hook from Destroy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroy tries to clinch but Flipovic is having none of it.
Flipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Destroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Destroy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flipovic tries to avoid it but Destroy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flipovic to the ground. Flipovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flipovic lands a head kick. Destroy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Destroy is rocked!
Flipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Destroy. Destroy gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Destroy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Destroy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flipovic pinned against the cage. Flipovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Destroy dodges the punch combination from Flipovic.
Destroy seems to have got his legs back now.
Destroy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flipovic as he jumps to the side.
Destroy is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flipovic lands with a kick to the temple. Destroy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mirko Flipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destroy blocks a head kick by Flipovic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Destroy misses with a combination
and Flipovic counters with a left and a right that stings Destroy.
A punch combination from Flipovic misses.
Destroy with a poor takedown
and Flipovic counters with a head kick that wobbles Destroy - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Flipovic sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Flipovic!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tane Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Henderson
vs
Davis

181 cm
22
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tane Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Davis!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davis is proving hard to escape from.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Davis working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson wants to get up but he can't break Davis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson lands a couple of digs.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Davis had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Henderson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Davis Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Henderson's back instead.
Well, with Davis on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Henderson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Davis looks gassed!
Henderson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson rolls, trying to escape but Davis keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Henderson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Davis.
Henderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Davis's guard. Nice work there by Henderson.
Davis is trying to control the position but Henderson postures up.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.

Davis looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.

Davis manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Davis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Henderson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Davis isn't that keen on the idea.
Davis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Henderson tries to improve his position but instead Davis has taken his back!

Davis working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I really don't envy Henderson right now.
Davis looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Davis is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Henderson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Davis off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Davis!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick McVonburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pan Allan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVonburg's entrance music is I'm Going In. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McVonburg
vs
Allan

183 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fredrick McVonburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pan Allan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVonburg slips a jab from Allan.
McVonburg shoots in for a takedown but Allan shows good takedown defense.
McVonburg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McVonburg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Allan but Allan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McVonburg lands with an overhand left.

McVonburg gets a clinch.
McVonburg stops a takedown attempt from Allan.
McVonburg wants to break the clinch but can't.

McVonburg breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McVonburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allan blocks a head kick by McVonburg.
McVonburg throws a right hand that Allan ducks under and follows up with a left that Allan also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVonburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVonburg has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredrick McVonburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVonburg tries to bum rush Allan with a series of wild strikes but Allan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from McVonburg.

McVonburg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Allan can't do much from the bottom here.
Allan is looking to regain half guard here but McVonburg keeps moving and retains side control.
Allan can't do much from the bottom here.
Allan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allan wants to control but McVonburg is keeping busy.
Allan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McVonburg won't allow Allan to sweep him here.
McVonburg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McVonburg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McVonburg is fighting to break Allan's control of his arms but Allan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Allan wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McVonburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McVonburg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McVonburg looks for a takedown but Allan sprawls well.
McVonburg is breathing heavily.
McVonburg is looking to clinch but Allan is avoiding it.
McVonburg throws a leg kick but Allan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McVonburg has a takedown stuffed.
McVonburg misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by McVonburg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McVonburg tries to clinch but Allan is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McVonburg.
McVonburg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from McVonburg.

Allan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McVonburg's guard.
Allan trying to control the position from guard on top but McVonburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Allan wants to pass the guard but McVonburg is keeping the position.
Allan with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pan Allan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - McVonburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McVonburg with a poor takedown
and Allan counters with a stiff right hand.
McVonburg clinches but Allan breaks the clinch

and Allan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Allan trying to control from half guard but McVonburg is working away.
McVonburg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allan on the ground.
Allan works his way into full mount!

Allan is working for a guillotine from mount but McVonburg frees his head quite easily.
McVonburg tries to hold on but Allan postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allan controlling the pace for now.
McVonburg is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVonburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Allan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McVonburg wants to hold on but Allan pushes him away.
McVonburg is trying desperately to improve position.
Allan controlling the pace for now.
McVonburg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Allan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allan looking to control but McVonburg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McVonburg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Allan controlling the pace for now.
Allan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McVonburg is looking to escape.
McVonburg tries to lock up and control but Allan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allan looking to control and managing it successfully.
McVonburg tries to hold on but Allan pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allan trying to control but McVonburg is having none of it.
McVonburg working to try and regain half guard.
McVonburg wants to hold on but Allan pushes him away.
McVonburg is desperately trying to improve his position but Allan has a good base and remains in mount.
Allan fails to advance to McVonburg's back.
Allan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McVonburg is looking to escape.
McVonburg is in all sorts of trouble here.

Allan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Allan extends the arm and McVonburg is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pan Allan!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Paavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ondra The Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paavi
vs
The Hammerfist

190 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Paavi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ondra The Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paavi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Hammerfist throws a nice looking combination but Paavi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paavi shoots in looking for a takedown. The Hammerfist tries to sprawl out of it but Paavi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Hammerfist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh, that's a big right hand from The Hammerfist and Paavi goes tumbling to the canvas! The Hammerfist follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The Hammerfist has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paavi trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Hammerfist in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Paavi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The Hammerfist lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Paavi is breathing heavily.
The Hammerfist with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Paavi is desperately trying to improve his position but The Hammerfist has a good base and remains in mount.
The Hammerfist connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paavi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The Hammerfist putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by The Hammerfist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammerfist lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Paavi is trying to stand up.
The Hammerfist with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by The Hammerfist.
The Hammerfist dominating with strikes here.
The Hammerfist looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Paavi is trying to escape the mount.
Paavi is working hard here to advance position.
Paavi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Paavi regains half guard.
Paavi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Hammerfist is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paavi is trying to stand.
Paavi tries to roll over but The Hammerfist keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Paavi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Hammerfist with the ground and pound but Paavi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The Hammerfist pushes down on Paavi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Hammerfist lands strikes from half guard.
Paavi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Hammerfist on the ground.
Paavi tries to roll over but The Hammerfist keeps him under control.
The Hammerfist working the head and body with strikes.
The Hammerfist throwing shots but Paavi is blocking nicely.
Paavi tries to get to full guard but The Hammerfist has control of the leg.
The Hammerfist working over Paavi with some ground and pound. Paavi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammerfist lands with a punch from half guard.
Paavi wants to improve his position but The Hammerfist is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paavi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

The Hammerfist stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Paavi has closed the distance and engaged The Hammerfist in a clinch.
Paavi has The Hammerfist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Hammerfist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

The Hammerfist breaks from the clinch.

The Hammerfist clinches with his opponent.

The Hammerfist manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The Hammerfist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Hammerfist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Hammerfist keeping moving, preventing Paavi from controlling successfully.
Paavi is working The Hammerfist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paavi tries to stand but The Hammerfist is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paavi tries to free his leg and advance position but The Hammerfist is retaining full guard.
Paavi landing with the ground and pound.
Paavi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paavi scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Hammerfist has a closed guard, preventing Paavi from standing up.
The Hammerfist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Hammerfist will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Paavi stopping the sweep attempt from The Hammerfist.
Paavi is looking to work some ground and pound but The Hammerfist has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Hammerfist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paavi.
The Hammerfist striking from his own guard.
The Hammerfist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Paavi tries to bum rush The Hammerfist with a series of wild strikes but The Hammerfist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ondra The Hammerfist dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Paavi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paavi lands with a nice body punch.
Paavi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Hammerfist.

The Hammerfist closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Hammerfist lands in his opponent's guard.
The Hammerfist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Hammerfist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Hammerfist landing with the ground and pound.
Paavi has momentary wrist control but The Hammerfist slips an elbow through the middle.
The Hammerfist stopping the sweep attempt from Paavi.
The Hammerfist working some strikes from top position.
Paavi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Hammerfist won't allow Paavi to sweep him here.
The Hammerfist wants to pass the guard but Paavi is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paavi pushes The Hammerfist off and scrambles back to his feet.
The Hammerfist wants to clinch up but Paavi keeps it at a distance.
The Hammerfist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Hammerfist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johannes Paavi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from The Hammerfist as Paavi shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Hammerfist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Hammerfist darts in trying to clinch
and Paavi counters with a stiff right hand.
The Hammerfist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paavi shoots in looking for a takedown. The Hammerfist tries to sprawl out of it but Paavi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Hammerfist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Hammerfist clinches but Paavi breaks the clinch
and Paavi counters with a nice kick to the body.

The Hammerfist clinches up with Paavi and pushes him back against the cage.
Paavi takes an elbow to the temple.
The Hammerfist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paavi goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Hammerfist prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Paavi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paavi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Hammerfist stops a takedown attempt from Paavi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hammerfist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Hammerfist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paavi has him pressed against the cage.
Paavi tries to score a body lock takedown but The Hammerfist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by The Hammerfist.
Paavi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Hammerfist prevents Paavi from breaking the clinch.
The Hammerfist misses with a short punch on the inside.

Paavi breaks from the clinch.
Paavi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paavi scores with a three punch combo!
The Hammerfist circles away from the clinch attempt.

Paavi gets a clinch.
The Hammerfist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

The Hammerfist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paavi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paavi wants to clinch up but The Hammerfist keeps it at a distance.
Paavi throws a series of punches but The Hammerfist moves out of range.
The Hammerfist darts in trying to clinch

and Paavi counters with a shoot takedown. The Hammerfist fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammerfist striking from the bottom.
The Hammerfist has a closed guard, preventing Paavi from standing up.
The Hammerfist controls Paavi momentarily but Paavi frees himself.
Paavi wanted to stand there but The Hammerfist had control of the position.
Paavi scoring with some ground and pound.

The Hammerfist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paavi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paavi scoring with some ground and pound.

Paavi stands up and waves to The Hammerfist to follow him.
Paavi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Hammerfist looks to clinch
and Paavi counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Hammerfist moves into range and clinches up with Paavi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Hammerfist just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paavi's brow.
The Hammerfist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Hammerfist missing with knees to the body.
The Hammerfist can't break the clinch.
The Hammerfist is looking to break free of the clinch but Paavi has double underhooks.
The Hammerfist connects with a knee to the head.
The Hammerfist lands a right hand.
Paavi blocks the elbow strike.
The Hammerfist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Hammerfist stops a takedown attempt from Paavi.
The Hammerfist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Hammerfist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paavi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Hammerfist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Hammerfist misses with a knee strike.

Paavi has hold of one of The Hammerfist's legs. The Hammerfist is fighting the takedown attempt but Paavi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Paavi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Hammerfist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Hammerfist is on top in guard.
The Hammerfist forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Paavi dominated that second round.
That's time! Paavi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Paavi falls off balance throwing a combination

and The Hammerfist holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Hammerfist tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paavi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Hammerfist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paavi wants a takedown but no success here.
The Hammerfist looking to throw knees to the head but Paavi is blocking nicely.
Paavi avoiding damage as The Hammerfist throws knees to the body.
Paavi keeps control of The Hammerfist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Paavi breaks from the clinch.
Paavi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and The Hammerfist counters by clinching up.
Paavi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Paavi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Hammerfist prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paavi tries to score a body lock takedown but The Hammerfist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Hammerfist trying to land knees to the body.

Paavi breaks from the clinch.
Paavi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Hammerfist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Hammerfist moves out of range of the body kick from Paavi.
A head kick misses from Paavi.
Paavi fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paavi wants to clinch up but The Hammerfist keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammerfist throws a right and a left that Paavi avoids nicely.
Paavi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Hammerfist closes the distance but Paavi moves to the side
and Paavi counters with a three punch combo that has The Hammerfist backing up. The Hammerfist nods at Paavi to acknowledge the strikes.
The Hammerfist wants to clinch but Paavi slips to the side
and Paavi counters with a left and a right that stings The Hammerfist.
The Hammerfist throws a series of strikes that have Paavi backpedaling.
The Hammerfist tries to close the distance and clinch but Paavi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paavi throws a sloppy head kick and The Hammerfist moves out of range easily.

Paavi has The Hammerfist up against the cage in a clinch.
Paavi is working for takedown but The Hammerfist is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paavi wants a takedown but no success here.
Paavi wants a takedown but no success here.
The Hammerfist pushes off an throws an elbow but Paavi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paavi wants a takedown but no success here.
The Hammerfist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Hammerfist takes an elbow to the forehead.
The is referee keeping an eye on The Hammerfist - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

The Hammerfist breaks from the clinch.
The Hammerfist tries to clinch but Paavi moves out of range.
Paavi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Hammerfist falls off balance throwing a combination

and Paavi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paavi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The Hammerfist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paavi stands up over The Hammerfist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Hammerfist wants to sweep but no luck.
Paavi wants to control from the top but The Hammerfist keeps moving.
The Hammerfist has a closed guard, preventing Paavi from standing up.
Paavi postures up.
Paavi stopping the sweep attempt from The Hammerfist.

Paavi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paavi landing with the ground and pound.
Paavi throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paavi stops The Hammerfist from standing up.
The Hammerfist can't keep his opponent in guard - Paavi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Hammerfist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Hammerfist scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Paavi preventing the sweep.
The Hammerfist throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The Hammerfist striking from his own guard.
Paavi wants to pass the guard but The Hammerfist is keeping the position.
Paavi is looking to work some ground and pound but The Hammerfist has wrist control.
Paavi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paavi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paavi postures up in The Hammerfist's guard and throws a big left but The Hammerfist blocks it.
Ondra The Hammerfist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paavi lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paavi lands a couple of elbows.
The Hammerfist throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Hammerfist is on top in guard.
The Hammerfist with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Hammerfist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The Hammerfist in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Paavi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The Hammerfist lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Hammerfist in side control lands a decent elbow.
Paavi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Hammerfist off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paavi lands a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paavi lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Hammerfist grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ondra The Hammerfist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Hammerfist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ondra The Hammerfist!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akseli Pystyrupi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli PA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PA is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Olli PA - Krushadow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pystyrupi
vs
PA

177 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Demonic Drugs
Lava

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akseli Pystyrupi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli PA!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

PA moves into the clinch successfully.
Pystyrupi avoiding damage as PA throws knees to the body.
Pystyrupi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pystyrupi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. PA smiles and moves away.
Pystyrupi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akseli Pystyrupi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PA wants to clinch.
PA is looking to clinch but Pystyrupi is avoiding it.
PA throws a left that rocks Pystyrupi and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! PA dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Pystyrupi regain composure!

Pystyrupi is rocked!
Pystyrupi wants to control but PA postures up.
Pystyrupi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
PA wants to get back to his feet.
Pystyrupi trying to pass the guard but PA defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pystyrupi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pystyrupi throwing shots but PA is blocking nicely.
PA missing with punches from the bottom.
Pystyrupi tries to pass to full mount but PA defends it.

Pystyrupi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Pystyrupi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and PA defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pystyrupi is breathing heavily.
Pystyrupi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pystyrupi prevents PA from standing back up.
Pystyrupi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for PA!
PA squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Pystyrupi tries to control but PA wriggling away.

Pystyrupi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, PA has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PA blocking the ground and pound.
You get the feeling that PA really doesn't like being in this position too much.
PA flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pystyrupi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. PA is in real trouble.
PA trying to get back to his feet but Pystyrupi is in full control for now.

Pystyrupi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. PA is defending well though. Pystyrupi let's go of the attempt for now.
PA controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pystyrupi looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. PA is controlling Pystyrupi 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
PA landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pystyrupi pushes PA off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Olli PA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PA misses with a two punch combination.
PA tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olli PA dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

PA throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pystyrupi.

Pystyrupi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
PA is trying to stand back up but Pystyrupi is controlling him

Pystyrupi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Pystyrupi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee warns PA that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Pystyrupi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Pystyrupi stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
PA will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from PA as Pystyrupi shoots in.
Pystyrupi misses with a takedown attempt - PA sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pystyrupi looks for a takedown but PA sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akseli Pystyrupi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pystyrupi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Pystyrupi has hold of PA's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! PA tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pystyrupi cranks the arm and PA screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from PA, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Akseli Pystyrupi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry The Spida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Rannanjarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Spida might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to aqua. Rannanjarvi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Spinal Tap - Stonehenge kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Antti Rannanjarvi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

The Spida
vs
Rannanjarvi

177 cm
22
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Attliction Inc. - badass sold out last night....

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry The Spida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Rannanjarvi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rannanjarvi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Spida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rannanjarvi connects with a high kick.
The Spida takes a swing at Rannanjarvi's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for The Spida.
The Spida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rannanjarvi tries to avoid it but The Spida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rannanjarvi to the ground. Rannanjarvi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A left lands for Rannanjarvi.

The Spida is rocked!
The Spida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oh The Spida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

The Spida bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rannanjarvi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rannanjarvi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rannanjarvi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Rannanjarvi has one foot on The Spida's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The Spida seems to have got his legs back now.
Henry The Spida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Spida connects with a jab.
Rannanjarvi misses with a two punch combination.
The Spida lands a with a good body shot.
Rannanjarvi misses with an uppercut
and The Spida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Spida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rannanjarvi manages to avoid it.
The Spida is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Rannanjarvi.
The Spida misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rannanjarvi stuffs the takedown attempt from The Spida. The Spida gets slowly back to his feet.
The Spida wants to clinch up but Rannanjarvi keeps it at a distance.
The Spida shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Spida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Spida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Spida throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Rannanjarvi counter with a right hand.
The Spida throws a shot from downtown. Rannanjarvi moves away and avoids it.
Antti Rannanjarvi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Spida looks to clinch
and Rannanjarvi counters with a nice body shot.
The Spida is breathing heavily.
Rannanjarvi cracks The Spida with an open hand slap.

Rannanjarvi takes the fight into the clinch.
Rannanjarvi pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns The Spida! Rannanjarvi unloads with more strikes and The Spida sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Rannanjarvi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark McFist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Williams
vs
McFist

183 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark McFist!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
McFist wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams trying to control but McFist is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McFist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McFist looking for a sweep. Not yet McFist, not yet.

Williams drops back looking for a leg! McFist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McFist manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into McFist's guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but McFist keeps moving.
McFist wants to sweep but no luck.

McFist working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.

McFist looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into side control.
McFist looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McFist has escaped the position, nice work there.
Williams trying to control the action but McFist is working from the bottom.
McFist looks to move to half guard but instead Williams has passed into mount! Damn!
McFist takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McFist is looking to get to half guard.
Williams with good strikes from the mount here!

McFist is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams raining down shots from the mount!
McFist is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams wants to control the pace but McFist is squirming around nicely.
Williams fails to take his opponent's back.
McFist seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McFist looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McFist defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Williams.
Williams landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFist wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
McFist is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McFist trying to control the action but Williams just sinks the hooks in.
McFist tries to break free.

McFist defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams wants to control but McFist is keeping busy.
McFist tries to escape but Williams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McFist turns into Williams and is now in his guard.
McFist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McFist passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Williams!

McFist goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Williams is on top in guard.

McFist looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Williams has picked McFist up and slammed him! McFist can't keep hold of the triangle and Williams manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFist manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.
McFist gets full guard.
McFist keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
McFist wants to sweep but no luck.

McFist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McFist looking for a sweep. Not yet McFist, not yet.

McFist working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.

McFist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from McFist.

McFist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushing down on McFist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Williams seems to be working for a kimura but McFist defends the submission attempt.
McFist gets back to full guard.

Williams drops back looking for a leg! McFist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McFist manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into McFist's guard.
McFist can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams trying to control but McFist is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams pushing down on McFist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McFist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. McFist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams trying to control but McFist is working from the bottom.

McFist looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
McFist keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
McFist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams trying to control but McFist is working from the bottom.

McFist looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McFist is breathing heavily.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFist avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Williams.
McFist is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!

McFist working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

McFist is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

McFist working for the choke.
Williams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Williams tries to hold on but McFist postures up.

McFist is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Williams has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Williams!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.

McFist throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Williams escapes and throws McFist's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McFist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Williams tries to move into full mount but can't pass McFist's legs.
Williams gets to mount! McFist was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Williams with the ground and pound from mount.
McFist is in all sorts of trouble here.

Williams is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McFist has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFist is in all sorts of trouble here.

Williams looking to secure an arm triangle but McFist defends it well.
McFist slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard but McFist defending well.
McFist tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Williams is looking to advance position but McFist won't allow it.

McFist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Williams is working for a kimura but McFist is defending it quite comfortably.
McFist works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McFist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

McFist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McFist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams passes McFist's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Williams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McFist is surviving well by controlling Williams's body position as best he can.
Williams landing strikes, looking to finish!
McFist is trying desperately to improve position.
Williams takes McFist's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Williams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McFist misses with a takedown attempt

so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McFist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Williams!

McFist goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Williams is on top in guard.
Williams pushes down on McFist's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Williams is looking for a kimura here.
McFist is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

McFist has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
McFist is trying to keep Williams in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McFist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McFist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McFist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams won't allow McFist to sweep him here.
McFist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McFist looking for a sweep. Not yet McFist, not yet.

McFist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McFist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFist is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McFist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McFist wants to sweep but no luck.

McFist had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Williams is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McFist Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Williams's back instead.

McFist is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Williams is defending well though. McFist let's go of the attempt for now.
Williams just trying to survive but McFist is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

McFist looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams trying to control the action but McFist just sinks the hooks in.

McFist is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Williams defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McFist has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Williams has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McFist not allowing Williams to control his hands.

Williams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McFist.

Williams fending off the submission attempt from McFist.
Williams looking very determined here, making life difficult for McFist.

McFist looking to break Williams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Williams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McFist will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mark McFist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFist is trying to stick to Williams's back but Williams is turning into McFist. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McFist's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFist wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.

McFist is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Williams has his hands clasped together but McFist extends an breaks Williams's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McFist.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark McFist!